writing
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I checked in with the publisher this week and my how-to books have now been formatted and are being uploaded. There was an issue with the formatting first-time round so they weren’t quite right. I hope to have more news soon. But, while I’ve been waiting for them, I’ve not been idle. I’ve been working…
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Last week I started a new series, taking you on a tour around my desk and introducing you to my writing buddies. They all have a part to play in inspiring me to write. This week, it’s the turn of my gorgeous girls, Lexi (the tortie) and Zafi (the fluffy one). Lexi can always be…
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Happy Friday to you all. My Guest Writer this week is Lettie Smallwood, who is currently working on her first collection of poetry. As you will see, she writes beautifully but powerfully. Casualties of War By Lettie Smallwood He died today Barely three years old. His mother wouldn’t let go Wept and clung to his…
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Here’s this week’s story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 30 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: Last week’s prompt was to tell a story in 41 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your clever stories: Richmond Road: Here’s the trick. Calories in,…
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This week’s writing prompt is: FASHION Are you a follower of fashion, or do you like to develop your own style? What fashions have you enjoyed over the years? Flares? Mini skirts? Stripes? Leggings? Pixie boots? Platform shoes? Leg warmers? Shell suits? Was there a particular outfit you loved? You could use fashion and the…
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Happy new week! Here’s to a good one. I have a fresh limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: HAND Your challenge last week was to write a limerick using the word SWIM in it somewhere. You came up with some hilarious limericks: Nicola Daly: There once was a camel called Clive Who fancied going…
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I don’t know about you, but my writing desk has accumulated all sorts of different momentoes over the years. Each one has meaning and helps me in my writing day. Over the next few weeks, I’ll take you on a tour around my desk and introduce you to my writing buddies. I wouldn’t be able…
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Happy Friday to you all. My Guest Writer this week is making her debut. Please welcome Sylvie Beech. Poetry has always been her favourite form of writing, but she likes penning flash fiction too. If you’d like to be included in my guest writer slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to…
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Here’s this week’s story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 41 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: Last week’s prompt was to tell a story in 23 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your fabulous stories: Trent’s World: Ellen’s a ballerina; Helen a…
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This week’s writing prompt is: FIREWORKS As it’s almost Bonfire Night, I thought I’d set this as my theme this week. Though, you can choose to interpret fireworks any way you like. You could write a story about fireworks in a relationship, or you could write a poem about how the autumnal colours are like…
Esther Chilton 